Food place in Valencia
Horchatería de Santa Catalina
Ciutat Vella, Valencia
A horchatería beside the Santa Catalina bell tower, trading since the 1830s and lined floor to ceiling in Manises ceramic. Horchata, fartons, churros and fritters, and nothing that needs a knife.
Area
Ciutat Vella
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€5–12
About
What is Horchatería de Santa Catalina famous for?
It is squarely on the tourist route and it is still the real thing. Order the horchata natural rather than the granizada if you want to taste the tiger nut, and dunk the farton whole — that is what its shape is for.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Horchatería de Santa Catalina
Veg & non-veg · €5–12
Good to know
Is Horchatería de Santa Catalina good for families?
Yes — Horchatería de Santa Catalina is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
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Shoot nearby, then eat at Horchatería de Santa Catalina.
Catedral de València and El Micalet
Best photo · Early morning on the Plaça de la Verge, before the café terraces are set out and while the Apostles' Door is still in flat shade
Best combo: Photos here, then bunyols de carabassa at Horchatería de Santa Catalina.
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La Llotja de la Seda
Best photo · Mid-morning, once the sun is high enough to come through the tall windows and run down the twist of the columns
Best combo: Photos here, then bunyols de carabassa at Horchatería de Santa Catalina.
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Mercat Central
Best photo · Early morning, from about eight, when the stalls are fully built but the aisles are still passable and the light is coming down through the coloured glass
Best combo: Photos here, then bunyols de carabassa at Horchatería de Santa Catalina.
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Horchatería de Santa Catalina, in one look
A horchatería beside the Santa Catalina bell tower, trading since the 1830s and lined floor to ceiling in Manises ceramic. Horchata, fartons, churros and fritters, and nothing that needs a knife. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around €5–12.
🍲 The food
Order the local plate rather than the pan-Indian standards - a kitchen like this earns its keep on the regional page of the menu.
⏰ When to go
Hours are not published to the minute here - treat any timing as a guide and confirm locally.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Ciutat Vella, Valencia (Comunidad Valenciana).
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Horchatería de Santa Catalina — FAQ
What is Horchatería de Santa Catalina famous for?
A horchatería beside the Santa Catalina bell tower, trading since the 1830s and lined floor to ceiling in Manises ceramic. Horchata, fartons, churros and fritters, and nothing that needs a knife.
What are the must-try dishes at Horchatería de Santa Catalina?
Don't miss Bunyols de carabassa and Orxata de xufa amb fartons.
Is Horchatería de Santa Catalina good for families?
Yes — Horchatería de Santa Catalina is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Where is Horchatería de Santa Catalina located?
Horchatería de Santa Catalina is in Ciutat Vella, Valencia.